Medi-Cal Planning

Long-term skilled nursing care can be extremely expensive and may quickly deplete a person’s savings. With proper planning, Medi-Cal benefits may be available to help cover these costs.

Medi-Cal planning involves evaluating a person’s financial situation and developing strategies to help qualify for benefits while preserving assets to the extent permitted by law. Because the rules governing eligibility and recovery are complex and subject to change, careful planning is essential.

Hempel & Mudd Law works with individuals, families, trustees, and conservators to navigate the Medi-Cal application process and develop practical planning strategies tailored to each situation.

We can assist with:

• Evaluating eligibility for Medi-Cal benefits
• Developing strategies to preserve assets
• Coordinating Medi-Cal planning with other estate planning tools, such as trusts and powers of attorney
• Advising trustees, conservators, and family members
• Guiding clients through the application process
• Helping structure assets to avoid Medi-Cal recovery claims after death

Our goal is to provide clear, practical guidance and develop solutions that help clients and their families plan for long-term care with confidence.